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NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert began his tenure as host of the CBS “Late Show” Tuesday with a tribute to predecessor David Letterman, a brief conversation with rival Jimmy Fallon and a surprise cameo from Comedy Central buddy Jon Stewart. Continue reading →

Called the nation’s “satirist in chief,” Jon Stewart’s comedic rants and skewering of the daily news have had far-reaching influence on media and politics. Now he’s leaving The Daily show after 16 years. Jeffrey Brown looks back at Stewart’s impact. Continue reading →

NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was suspended on Tuesday for six months without pay for misrepresenting his experience while covering the Iraq War — an exaggeration that triggered an investigation and more questions. On the same night, Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show, announced he would be retiring from the satirical news program this year. Judy Woodruff reports. Continue reading →

Questions about credibility have removed Brian Williams from the anchor chair, while Jon Stewart — not a journalist but a comedian who critiques the news — has to decided to bow out. What does it mean for American media? Judy Woodruff speaks with Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute, former president of ABC News David Westin and Max Frankel, former New York Times executive editor. Continue reading →

Stephen Colbert is signing off from “The Colbert Report,” his satirical news pundit show and his brash conservative persona, to switch over to CBS, replacing David Letterman for his new take on late night TV. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at Colbert’s greatest hits from the last nine years. Continue reading →